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If you are worried about a child right now, this page will point you to the right helpline in seconds. Stay calm. Help is available.

If a child is in immediate danger, call 999. For non-emergencies, call 101.

999 is the UK emergency number for police, ambulance, fire, and coastguard. Use 101 for non-urgent police matters such as reporting a concern that is not happening right now.

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Who to contact

Choose the helpline that best fits your situation. All numbers below are free to call from UK landlines and mobiles.

NSPCC Helpline

0808 800 5000

For adults worried about a child. Free, confidential, 24/7. Trained safeguarding advisers will help you decide what to do.

Childline

0800 1111

For children and young people under 19. Free, confidential, 24/7. Phone or 1-2-1 chat at childline.org.uk.

CEOP

Online form

Report online sexual abuse, grooming, or exploitation directly to the National Crime Agency's specialist team.

IWF

Online form

Report illegal sexual images of children online. The Internet Watch Foundation works to have them removed.

Crimestoppers

0800 555 111

Anonymous reporting of crime. Free, 24/7. You do not have to give your name and your call cannot be traced.

Samaritans

116 123

For anyone of any age struggling to cope or worried about someone else. Free, 24/7, every day of the year.

Papyrus HOPELINE247

0800 068 4141

For anyone under 35 experiencing thoughts of suicide, or anyone concerned about a young person. Free, 24/7.

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Reporting pathways A to Z

Step-by-step UK guides for every common child safety concern. Tap any pathway for who to contact, what to say, and what to expect next.

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If you're frightened to call, you can text Shout 85258 free 24/7.

Shout is a free, confidential, 24/7 text service for anyone in the UK who needs support. You do not have to speak out loud. A trained volunteer will reply to help you take the next small step.